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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.41, 516.95 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.41, 516.95 and 268.20 is: 402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.41 : 516.95 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.41/516.95 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.41x = 516.95 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.41x = 138,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,647.13/344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.57

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